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Dive into Earth science education with EarthComm's inquiry-based curriculum centered around Earth systems and community connections. Discover topics like volcanoes, plate tectonics, and natural resources through direct teaching methods. Support for National Science Education Standards.
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Earth Science Education Traditional Earth Science Education • Topic-centered • Generic • Direct teaching
Earth Science Education Traditional Earth Science Education • Topic-centered • Generic • Direct teaching • EarthComm • • Community-based • • Inquiry methods • • Earth systems connections
EarthComm Modules and Chapters • Earth’s Dynamic Geosphere • Volcanoes and Your Community • Plate Tectonics and Your Community • Earthquakes and Your Community • Earth’s Natural Resources • Energy Resources and Your Community • Mineral Resources and Your Community • Water Resources and Your Community • Understanding Your Environment • Bedrock Geology and Your Community • River Systems and Your Community • Land Use Planning and Your Community • Earth System Evolution • Astronomy and Your Community • Climate Change and Your Community • Changing Life in Your Community • Earth’s Fluid Spheres • Oceans and Your Community • Severe Weather and Your Community • Cryosphere and Your Community
EarthComm’s Key Features • Community-based • Inquiry methods • Earth systems approach Support for the National Science Education Standards
National Science Education Standards • Teaching • Professional Development • Assessment • Content • Programs • Systems